Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs

Randi Pullar
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The Cozy Chats Podcast — Real conversations for chronically ill and neurodivergent business owners who are done pretending “hustle culture” works for them. Hosted by Randi Pullar, creator of the Chronically Cozy Creators Club, this podcast dives into the real stories behind how we are creating cozier, body-honouring businesses. Each episode features honest chats with entrepreneurs who are redefining success on their own terms — with flexibility, rest, and self-acceptance built right into their workday. Whether you’re growing a handmade shop from your bed, running your biz between flare-ups, or simply trying to build something sustainable without burning out, you’ll find comfort, validation, and plenty of cozy inspiration here.

  1. 3d ago

    30. The Impacts of AI on your Small Business with Gail Fraser

    In this episode of Chronically Cozy Business Chats, I talked to Gail Fraser, CEO of Work Simple. She is a systems strategist and self-proclaimed Operations Fairy Godmother, helping creative service providers and wedding professionals implement and optimize systems for their business. More recently she has become known as the Anti AI Systems Strategist as she’s integrated her stance on AI generated content into her brand.  This has become a highly discussed and controversial topic these days, and it is especially important to the chronically ill, disabled and neurodivergent community, since we are disproportionally more affected by its integration into our life. Gail and I talk about the various negative effects of AI, including its impact on the environment, our careers, and even the language we use. While AI has given us a lot of great tools that have made life more accessible, it’s also stolen from and corrupted several systems, threatening to end the world sooner than I think anyone expects.  Get Cozy With My Guest:  Gail Fraser, CEO of Work Simple is an anti-AI systems expert. She helps creative service providers and wedding professionals implement and optimize systems for their business,  set up their first CRM or switch CRMs, and set up their first project management tools. She works with programs like Dubsado, HoneyBook, and ClickUp, while avoiding the AI tools, and creating workflows that make it easy without it.  You can find her on Instagram and Threads @worksimple.io, and listen to her podcast @WhereIsYourHumanityPod on Instagram and "Where's Your Humanity?" anywhere you listen to podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI and Systems Management 03:03 The Impact of AI on Business Systems 05:58 Data Privacy and Security Concerns with AI 09:03 The Human Element in AI-Generated Content 11:57 The Dystopian Reality of AI and Data Usage 15:00 The Evolution of Language and AI's Influence 18:11 Generative AI: Pros and Cons 21:03 The Future of AI in Business and Content Creation 28:35 The Evolution of Communication in the Digital Age 29:58 Threads: A Safe Space for Expression 31:53 AI and Accessibility: A Double-Edged Sword 33:57 Environmental Impact of AI Technology 35:59 The Ethics of AI in Creative Fields 39:08 Agency in the Age of AI 40:59 The Value of Human Creativity 42:57 Navigating the AI Landscape 45:14 Finding Your Voice in Content Creation On the blog - Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

  2. Aug 30

    29. Delegating as a Neurodivergent Entrepreneur with Salome Savage

    In this episode of Cozy Chats, I talked to Salome Savage, owner of the Prismatic Heart Agency, for a deep dive into the when, why and how of delegation. For many neurodivergent and chronically ill entrepreneurs, the traditional "corporate" way of running a business, strict scheduling, constant availability, and neurotypical productivity standards, leads to burnout and resentment.  Key Topics The Signs You Need to Delegate: Moving beyond burnout and into the warning signs like resentment and "masking" to cope with your workload.Dismantling Neurotypical Systems: Why rigid scheduling and time-blocking often fail neurodivergent brains, and how to create "fatigue-friendly" alternatives.The Communication Menu: How setting clear, explicit boundaries around communication (like voice notes vs. emails or specific office hours) can prevent overwhelm for both you and your team.Building for Your "Worst" Days: Why systems and delegation should be designed to support you on your low-energy days, not just your high-capacity ones.Compassionate Delegation: Finding partners, VAs, or OBMs who understand that your business is an extension of you and doesn't need to conform to corporate expectations of "professionalism". Get Cozy with Salome Savage Salome Savage is the owner of the Prismatic Heart Agency, an organization dedicated to providing Virtual Assistant (VA) and Online Business Manager (OBM) support to neurodivergent, chronically ill, queer, and BIPOC entrepreneurs. Website URL: https://www.prismaticheartagency.com Instagram or Social Handles : @prismaticheartagency and @realsalomesavage Find this episode on the blog - https://chronicallycozylife.com/delegating-as-a-neurodivergent-entrepreneur-with-salome-savage/ Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

  3. Aug 17

    28. The Secrets To Running a Business with AuDHD with Erica Settino

    In this episode I sat down with the incredible Erica Settino, an author, artist, activist, and a late-diagnosed AuDHDer, just like me. We peeled back the layers on what it actually looks like to build a business when you’re neurodivergent! We got real about the absolute exhaustion of trying to navigate traditional workspaces while masking our way through the day, and why so many of us eventually decide to burn it all down and build something for ourselves instead. Why we  don’t fit well in traditional workspaces  The constant pressure to socialize and engage in small talk Traditional work environments expect employees to show up at the same level of productivity every dayStandard office environments are full of sensory triggers and stressors How to adapt your businesses to fit our Audhd  Move away from strict schedules, time-blocking, or themed days that don't account for natural fluctuations in your energy or interest. Shift your mindset to recognize that fluctuating capacity does not equate to a lack of ability.Accept that your energy levels will shift and build in rest periods accordingly. Use Analog Systems. If digital alerts create unnecessary mental clutter and stress, try using a physical pen and paper to organize tasks. Adapt Low Urgency communication methods and asynchronous communication methods like email or text, allowing you to respond when you have the capacity rather than immediately.Or Create "Low-Interaction" RolesAcknowledge that the friction you feel is real and valid. Get Cozy with Erica Settino Erica Settino is an author, artist, activist, and witch whose work is rooted in creative expression, interconnection, and collective liberation. A late-diagnosed AuDHDer, Erica’s unique perspective is deeply connected to patterns, kinship, and the "living threads" that bind us to one another, all living beings, and the natural world. Connect with Erica: Website: erica-settino.comInstagram: @erica_settino Find this episode on the blog - https://chronicallycozylife.com/the-secrets-to-running-a-business-with-audhd-with-erica-settino/ Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

  4. Aug 6

    27. Energy Saving Business Systems with Gabby Camacho

    In this episode of Cozy Chats, I sat down with Online Business Manager Gabby Camacho from The GC Method to chat about the most important systems that you need to have set up when running a business while navigating chronic illness and neurodivergence. During this Chat, Gabi shares her top three systems for documentation and staying on track, scheduling and setting boundaries with clients.  Key topics include: The Importance of Documenting EverythingScheduling for Fluctuating EnergyDesigning Client BoundariesEmbracing Imperfection Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to refine your current operations, Gabby offers actionable, realistic advice to help you build a business that works with your body, not against it. Connect with Gabby Camacho: Gabby Camacho is the founder of The GC Method and an experienced Online Business Manager (OBM). After navigating a corporate career marked by the challenges of managing endometriosis, POTS, IBS, and chronic migraines, Gabby realized that traditional hustle culture systems weren't built for her.  Website: yourGCMethod.com Email: Gabby@yourgcmethod.com Check out her website for a free audit quiz to assess your current business operations and learn more about her 45-minute consultation services. Find this episode on the blog - https://chronicallycozylife.com/energy-saving-business-systems-with-gabby-camacho/ Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

  5. Jul 24

    26. How Pets Help Our Mental Health While Working From Home with The Canine Detective

    In this episode I talked to fellow dog mom, Kirsten "K" Matthews, a virtual dog trainer known as "The Canine Detective." In this conversation, we discuss all the benefits of having a dog while working from home, and how our pets can help our mental health. We also talk about how to care for pets while managing chronic illness and neurodivergence, breaking down the myths of hustle-culture-style pet ownership and offering realistic, low-spoon strategies for dog care. Key TakeawaysTraining your dog online is more effective because it allows you to work in your own home environmentHaving a pet while living with chronic illness or neurodivergence is not irresponsible. For many neurodivergent folk, the needs of a pet provide a vital "anchor" to a routine. When low energy levels make long walks difficult, prioritize mental stimulation over physical exhaustion. Caregiver burnout is real for pet owners. Get Cozy With Kirsten "K" Matthews Kirsten Matthews, known online as "The Canine Detective," is a solo-practitioner virtual dog trainer. Drawing on her passion for mystery—inspired by favorites like Scooby-Doo and Agatha Christie—she approaches dog training by examining the "clues" within the dog-human relationship to build effective behavior modification plans. As a neurodivergent trainer herself, K specializes in helping clients find training solutions that align with their capacity and unique lifestyles. She is the host of the Dear Dog Fanatic podcast, where she provides advice and expert perspective on dog behavior.  You can find her online: https://www.thecaninedetective.com On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecaninedetective/ Listen to her Podcast - Dear dog Fanatic - https://open.spotify.com/show/676C2mjoOaeiwESUivS3XL?si=e9293ff6ba114c93 Find this episode on the blog - https://chronicallycozylife.com/how-pets-help-our-mental-health-with-the-canine-detective/ Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

  6. Jul 8

    25. Creating Spaces for Disabled Voices with Kelly + Avery of The Wheel Talk Podcast

    In this episode, I am joined by Avery Roberts and Kelly Berger, the hosts of the Wheel Talk podcast. Together, they dive into the vital importance of building community and creating accessible spaces for disabled voices. Both Avery and Kelly, who live with an ultra-rare neuromuscular condition (congenital muscular dystrophy), share their personal experiences as advocates within the disability community. As podcast hosts themselves, and disability advocates, Kelly and Avery connect with groups from all over, online and  IRL to talk about the importance of creating space and advocating for disability and rare diseases.  Key TakeawaysThe discussion emphasizes that accessibility is the bare minimum.The guests explore the nuances of identity, including person-first versus identity-first language.They highlight the positive, albeit slow, shifts toward authentic disability representation in media stressing that true inclusion involves having disabled individuals in writer's rooms and director's chairs.They discuss how technology and social media have been transformative tools for connecting people with rare conditions.Meet the Cozy Creators:Kelly Berger - @thekellybergerKelly is a disability and rare disease advocate based in Ohio. Living with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, she is passionate about using her platform to enact real change for the disability community and putting a face to the rare disease experience. Avery Roberts - @avery.nicole916 Avery is a New York-based professional dancer and disability advocate. Also living with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, she is deeply focused on the importance of disability representation and authentic inclusion. Listen to Wheel Talk: @thewheeltalkpodcast. Website: https://www.ladieslivingrare.com/ Find this episode on the blog - https://chronicallycozylife.com/25-creating-spaces-for-disabled-voices-with-kelly-avery-of-the-wheel-talk-podcast/ Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

  7. Jun 23

    24. Finding the Audacity to Build a Business That Fits Your Life with Sarah Householder

    In this episode of Cozy Chats, Sarah Householder (The Witty Ladybug) and I tear down the 'hustle culture' myth and get into why you need to channel the 'audacity of a mediocre white man' to override imposter syndrome.  Key TakeawaysWhen imposter syndrome hits, adopt the "audacity of a mediocre white man." If traditional advice like "post every day," or rigid business plans doesn't work for your brain or body, it’s not because you’re failing. You cannot rely on constant, high-energy output. You Need Sustainable Systems. Your brand should be specific enough to repel people who don’t "get" you. Waiting for perfection is just a way to delay starting. Forget the formal business plans unless you are seeking funding. Entrepreneurship is isolating, but it doesn't have to be. About the Cozy Creator Sarah Householder is the founder of The Witty Ladybug, a shop built on the premise that you can—and should—navigate chronic illness and late-stage capitalism with a sense of humor. Three years after her own health took a sharp turn, Sarah ditched the traditional "hustle culture" myth to build a business that actually respects the reality of fluctuating capacity. Website: thewittyladybug.comSocials: @thewittyladybug (Instagram, Facebook, and Threads) Find this episode on the blog - https://chronicallycozylife.com/finding-the-audacity-to-build-a-business-that-fits-your-life-with-sarah-householder/ Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads  chronic illness, neurodivergence, small business, branding, audacity, pivoting, self-acceptance, entrepreneurship, mental health, community

  8. Jun 10

    23. Chatting about Low Energy Social Media Strategies with Liz Cruz

    In this episode, I sit down with Liz Cruz to explore sustainable social media strategies for creators navigating chronic illness, neurodivergence and low-energy seasons. We deconstruct the "hustle" culture of content creation, offering a roadmap for building an authentic community without the burnout. Together, we cover actionable approaches to platform management, effective content pillars, and overcoming the mental barriers to showing up online. Key Takeaways  Prioritize content creation that fits your capacity.Choose platforms based on your energy and strengths.Showcase products, processes, or your space using text overlays and personal stories to connect without needing to be on camera.Focus on building community through a clear message rather than chasing perfection.Ditch outdated rules and "shiny object syndrome." Create content you genuinely enjoy, and batch-capture B-roll to save time.Ignore vanity metrics. Focus on engagement that drives growth, such as shares, saves, and watch time.Define a posting schedule that works for you, rather than feeling pressured to meet generic growth targets. Get Cozy With Liz Cruz Liz Cruz is a Social Media Strategist and the founder of Cruz Social Co. She specializes in helping creators navigate the complexities of social media, particularly those managing chronic illness, neurodivergence, or low-energy seasons. With a focus on sustainable, authentic community building, Liz helps her clients create strategies that feel manageable and genuinely cozy. You can find her online at @cruzsocialco or visit her website at cruzsocial.co. Find this episode on the blog - https://chronicallycozylife.com/low-energy-social-media-strategies-with-liz-cruz/ Cozy Chats with Chronically Exhausted Entrepreneurs is all about creating a cozier way to build a business with chronic illness and neurodivergence.  Join the Cozy Creators Club  Be my Next Guest and share your Cozy Story!  Work With Me  Hi My Name is Randi - I help overwhelmed entrepreneurs build simple, sustainable content systems using organic content marketing, so their business doesn’t depend on constant output. Follow me @Chronically Cozy Life on Instagram + Threads

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The Cozy Chats Podcast — Real conversations for chronically ill and neurodivergent business owners who are done pretending “hustle culture” works for them. Hosted by Randi Pullar, creator of the Chronically Cozy Creators Club, this podcast dives into the real stories behind how we are creating cozier, body-honouring businesses. Each episode features honest chats with entrepreneurs who are redefining success on their own terms — with flexibility, rest, and self-acceptance built right into their workday. Whether you’re growing a handmade shop from your bed, running your biz between flare-ups, or simply trying to build something sustainable without burning out, you’ll find comfort, validation, and plenty of cozy inspiration here.

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